Whenever I meet successful people, I often ask about their life stories because I find it as a great source of inspiration. I’m sure you’ve read or heard those kinds of stories as well, ones which are full of admirable courage in the face of obstacles. Interestingly, I’ve observed that most of these successful people […]
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Over the years, I’ve helped people fix their budget to improve their finances. Most of the time, the primary cause of their high spending is when they use money to fix a problem that money can’t fix. Money is a tool. And we can use it to help solve a lot of things. You don’t […]
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This is probably the year that I’ve traveled the most in my entire life. Just for the first half of the year, I’ve been to Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam; with a trip to Macau coming up in October. Locally, I’ve spent nights in La Union, Cagayan de Oro, Bulacan, Laguna, Ilo-Ilo, Bohol, Dumaguete, Mindoro, Isabela, […]
Tags: life goals, Life Lessons, Mindsetting, travel
A couple of months ago, I experienced an unfortunate incident on my right eye. Of course, I immediately went to the doctor to have it examined. Over the next two weeks, I had to schedule several appointments with a retina specialist. And I had to undergo a couple of medical tests, which included taking an […]
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They say that experience is the best teacher. That’s why when we fail or make a mistake, the optimistic view is to learn from that experience. I was once deep in credit card debts. It came to a point when collectors started calling my house and harassing my parents to pay my debts. That was […]
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How do you become financial independent? What are the keys to achieving it? What are the characteristics of people who are financially free? Reaching financial independence is a marathon. And just like preparing to run a marathon in real life, you need to understand some basic principles for success. Below are 10 quick tips, which […]
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Opportunities are all around us. Some may have more than others, but still, they exist if you look hard enough. However, having access to these opportunities doesn’t automatically guarantee success in life. One’s hard work, grit, determination, discipline, and focus are some of the keys to achieving success. Today, I’d like to talk more about […]
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I was recently invited to share about my work as a Registered Financial Planner at a university career orientation seminar. As I also was, when I was about to graduate college years ago, the idea of “facing the real world” daunted most of the students that day. One of them bravely asked me for important […]
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It’s a question that comes up in conversations once in a while: “What would you do if you have only one year left to live?” Stop for a moment, and say your answer to yourself. Don’t overthink it, and just say whatever comes to your mind first. The question forces you to consider how suddenly […]
Tags: Life Lessons, memento mori, stoicism
People working in Metro Manila know how terrible the traffic in the city can be. It is frustrating. It is stressful. You want to get home so badly. But you’re stuck on the road, and just inching along for several hours. Why can’t the government solve this problem? You start to think. Every year, traffic […]
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I once attended a seminar, where the speaker asked the audience to be honest and raise their hands if the statements he’s going to say applies to them. “Have you ever laughed at someone who accidentally slipped while walking?” “Have you ever hidden snacks from others because you don’t want to share?” “Or have you […]
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I had the chance to talk to future retirees during a recent speaking engagement. Among the topics that we discussed were the biggest financial mistakes that they regret, now that they’re in their 50’s. Today, I’m sharing with you a few of their stories, which I hope you’ll find valuable. Read beyond their sentiments and […]
Tags: financial mistakes, Life Lessons, Personal Finance, regret, retirement
Becoming rich takes time, but with the proper mindset and right strategies, you can become a millionaire in 10 years or less. And the earlier you start, the sooner you can actually become one. With that said, how can someone who is now in their 20s achieve wealth within a decade? If you’re a 20-year-old […]
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When you were a kid, I’m sure a lot of people asked you what you wanted to be when you grow up. As you entered school, the question changed to what career you wanted to pursue. It was exciting to answer these questions, primarily because we had the freedom to choose among many possibilities, to […]
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Hi, my name is Fitz Villafuerte and I’m a Registered Financial Planner living in the Philippines. In 2007, I started this blog to help people learn how to achieve financial freedom. Read my story here.
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